- PenMet Parks Recreation Center use growing, finances on trackThursday, March 5, 2026In just over six months – from June to December 2025 – an estimated 45,000 people visited the PenMet Parks Recreation Center and its surrounding campus. Month-over-month we continue to see the number of visitors to the center increase as more people discover everything the center has to offer. This exponential growth in such aRead more PenMet Parks Recreation Center use growing, finances on track
- Public hearing: Proposed 2026 Budget & Proposed 2025 Property Tax levyMonday, October 20, 2025The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Board of Park Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 5 p.m. on its proposed 2026 Budget and the proposed 2025 Levy of Regular Property Tax for collection in 2026. The hearing will be held during a special meeting of the board at PenMet Parks DistrictRead more Public hearing: Proposed 2026 Budget & Proposed 2025 Property Tax levy
- Park Closure: Shoreline Restoration Work Scheduled at DeMolay Sandspit ParkTuesday, August 26, 2025Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park Shoreline Restoration — Project Overview and Park Closure Information PenMet Parks is partnering with Pierce Conservation District to implement a shoreline habitat restoration project at Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park on Fox Island. This project will address up to 865 feet of failing bulkhead along the beach using restoration methods that benefitRead more Park Closure: Shoreline Restoration Work Scheduled at DeMolay Sandspit Park
- The 2025 Fall Parks and Recreation Guide is here!Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Peninsula Gardens Demolition Completed – Next Phases to Begin SoonFriday, July 11, 2025Demolition of existing structures at PenMet Parks’ Peninsula Gardens property began the week of July 14th, 2025 and were completed by the end of July 2025. The property is closed to the public and will remain closed until the final phase of the project has been completed. For more details on the project, including anticipatedRead more Peninsula Gardens Demolition Completed – Next Phases to Begin Soon
2023
- 2021-2022 Accountability and Financial Audit ReportsThursday, December 14, 2023
- PenMet Parks Hosts Community Open House on Fox IslandMonday, December 4, 2023
- PenMet Parks Administrative Office is Moving December 4 and 5Friday, December 1, 2023
- A Thanksgiving Message From The Executive DirectorWednesday, November 22, 2023
- Temporary Closure of Parking Lot at Rotary Bark ParkTuesday, November 14, 2023
- 2024 Proposed BudgetSaturday, November 11, 2023
- Reminder: PROS Plan Second Reading at October 17 Board of Commissioners MeetingTuesday, October 17, 2023
- Youth Basketball Registration Opens November 4Wednesday, October 11, 2023
- PROS Plan Scheduled for First Reading at Oct 3 and Second Reading at Oct 17 Board of Commissioners MeetingsMonday, October 2, 2023
- PenMet Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Study Session Scheduled For September 26Friday, September 22, 2023
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Hosts Levy Renewal Informational EventsFriday, September 8, 2023
- PenMet Parks Hosts Community Recreation Center Groundbreaking on August 24 Monday, August 21, 2023
- PenMet Parks Hosts Pierce County Trails Clean-Up Day July 29Friday, July 21, 2023
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Board of Commissioners Pass Resolution for Levy RenewalWednesday, July 19, 2023
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee membersWednesday, July 5, 2023
- Bear sighting at Rotary Bark ParkWednesday, June 21, 2023
2022
- 2023 Budget BookThursday, December 8, 2022
- Announcing Community Feasibility Studies for a Public Senior Space and for a Public Aquatic SpaceWednesday, November 30, 2022
- Request for Proposal: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update No. 2022.02Friday, November 18, 2022
- 2023 Proposed BudgetMonday, October 24, 2022
- Introducing the PenMet Parks Community Park Request AppTuesday, September 6, 2022
- Island Blvd. Property InformationTuesday, July 26, 2022
- Request for Proposals: Community Aquatics Center and Dedicated Senior Space Feasibility Studies RFP No. 2022.001 (Addendum #1 included)Tuesday, July 12, 2022
- PenMet Parks Speaks at the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs ForumTuesday, June 14, 2022
- Seeking Bids for an Existing Building Renovation, Septic Improvements, and Tee-Box DemolitionWednesday, June 8, 2022
- Increased Staffing at the DeMolay Sandspit Begins for the SummerTuesday, May 31, 2022
- 2022 Building Demolition Project (Seeking Bids)Friday, May 6, 2022
- Request for Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services – Rosedale Hall Project RFQ No. 2022.001Wednesday, May 4, 2022
- Capital Campaign Consulting ServicesWednesday, February 9, 2022
- 2022 Budget BookFriday, January 21, 2022
- Community Recreation Center Open HouseThursday, January 20, 2022
- SUNRISE BEACH UPDATE FOR JANUARY 18, 2022Tuesday, January 18, 2022
- Strategic Planning Professional ServicesTuesday, January 11, 2022
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 6, 2022Thursday, January 6, 2022
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 3, 2022Monday, January 3, 2022
- 2022 BudgetSaturday, January 1, 2022
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 1, 2022Saturday, January 1, 2022
2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 30, 2021Thursday, December 30, 2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 29, 2021Tuesday, December 28, 2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 28, 2021Monday, December 27, 2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 27, 2021Monday, December 27, 2021
- Weather Advisory: Parks are currently closed to vehicular traffic due to snow.Sunday, December 26, 2021
- Weather AdvisoryFriday, December 24, 2021
- PenMet Parks Recreation Services AssessmentFriday, November 19, 2021
- 2022 Proposed BudgetThursday, October 21, 2021
- PenMet Parks Park Host Program Frequently Asked QuestionsFriday, July 23, 2021
- Fireworks ProhibitedTuesday, June 29, 2021
- Heat Advisory & Summer Camp UpdateMonday, June 28, 2021
- 2021 Budget BookWednesday, June 2, 2021
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) Receives Bond Rating Upgrade Rated AA with Low Interest RateThursday, May 27, 2021
- Request for Proposal: PenMet Parks Compensation Study and Human Resources Specialist (Addendum #1 – May 21, 2021)Friday, May 21, 2021
- PenMet Parks partners with Pierce County to offer “Kids Need to Play!” programFriday, May 7, 2021
- Request for Proposal: PenMet Parks Compensation Study and Human Resources SpecialistWednesday, May 5, 2021
- Sunrise Beach Dr. NW repairs start May 3rdMonday, May 3, 2021
- Hale Pass Project UpdateWednesday, April 14, 2021
- Design for the future Community Recreation Center is underway.Monday, March 22, 2021
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District names permanent Executive Director Ally Bujacich to take the helm of the maturing park districtMonday, March 22, 2021
- PenMet Parks Updates Safe Start Guidelines for SportsWednesday, February 17, 2021
- Inclement Weather Advisory: Parks Closed to Vehicular TrafficSaturday, February 13, 2021
- Inclement Weather AdvisoryThursday, February 11, 2021
- PenMet Parks Finalizes Community Recreation Center Feasibility, Concept Design, and Proforma ReportWednesday, February 3, 2021
- Our Website Has a New Look!Thursday, January 28, 2021
- 2021 Budget SummaryFriday, January 1, 2021
2020
- PenMet Parks drafting Community Recreation Center Feasibility, Concept Design, and Proforma ReportMonday, December 7, 2020
- COVID-19/Coronavirus UpdateTuesday, November 17, 2020
- COVID-19/Coronavirus UpdateFriday, October 16, 2020
- 2020 BudgetMonday, October 5, 2020
- PenMet Parks Seeks Community InputFriday, July 24, 2020
- Fireworks ProhibitedWednesday, July 1, 2020
- Nature Preserve ReminderWednesday, July 1, 2020
- Camps, Classes, Leagues, and ActivitiesWednesday, July 1, 2020
- The District reminds visitors to recreate responsiblyFriday, June 26, 2020
- Guidelines for visiting parks during COVID-19Friday, June 26, 2020
- Comprehensive Financial Management PolicyTuesday, June 16, 2020
- PenMet Parks tentative re-opening frameworkMonday, June 1, 2020
- PenMet Parks Braces for Budget ImpactsTuesday, May 5, 2020
- All In ActivitiesFriday, March 27, 2020
- Request for Qualifications to Design Community Recreation CenterWednesday, March 4, 2020
- Community Recreation Center Steering CommitteeTuesday, February 11, 2020
- Sale and Purchase of Community Recreation Center Property CompletedMonday, January 27, 2020
- 2019 Annual ReportThursday, January 9, 2020
2019
- PenMet Parks Finalizes Purchase of Performance Golf CenterMonday, December 16, 2019
- Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan ApprovedFriday, December 13, 2019
- 2018 Annual ReportWednesday, December 11, 2019
- Executive Director AnnouncementSaturday, November 9, 2019
- PenMet Builds Community with Recreation CenterTuesday, October 29, 2019
- Executive Director Open HouseTuesday, October 29, 2019
- Board of Directors Approves Plans for Purchase & Sale AgreementSunday, October 27, 2019
- Project Background and UpdateFriday, October 11, 2019
- Sehmel Homestead Park Turf Lighting ProjectWednesday, September 11, 2019
- Indoor Soccer Center ClosingThursday, July 25, 2019
- Women’s Wellness Expo 2019Thursday, July 25, 2019
- Interim Director AnnouncementThursday, July 25, 2019
- PenMet PROS Plan 2018Wednesday, June 19, 2019
- PenMet Open House DisplaysWednesday, June 19, 2019
- 2018 BudgetTuesday, June 11, 2019
- 2019 BudgetTuesday, June 11, 2019
- Financial Statements Audit Report (2017-18)Tuesday, March 19, 2019
- Accountability Audit Report (2017-18)Tuesday, March 19, 2019
- Community Recreation Center AnnouncementFriday, February 1, 2019
2018
2017
- 2017 Levy Lid LiftMonday, December 11, 2017